Golden bread stuffed with juicy beef, melty cheese, and classic burger flavor — perfect for parties or dinner.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 25–30 minutes
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Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
For the Filling
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp mustard (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup diced pickles (optional but classic)
For the Bread
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1 large loaf French bread or pizza dough (1 lb)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat:
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Cook ground beef with onion
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Break into crumbles
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Add garlic, salt, pepper
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Stir in ketchup and mustard
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Cook until beef is done
Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Add Cheese
Stir shredded cheese and pickles into the warm (not hot) beef mixture.
3️⃣ Prepare Bread
If using French bread:
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Slice loaf lengthwise
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Hollow slightly to make space
If using pizza dough:
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Roll into large rectangle (about 10×14 inches)
4️⃣ Fill
Spread beef mixture evenly down the center.
5️⃣ Seal
French bread: close loaf and press gently
Pizza dough: fold sides over filling and pinch seams closed
Place seam-side down on lined baking sheet.
6️⃣ Egg Wash
Brush top with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
8️⃣ Rest & Slice
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (important!).
🔢 Estimated WW Points (per slice, 8 slices)
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With French bread: 6–8 points
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With pizza dough: 7–9 points
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Using lean beef & reduced cheese: lower
(Varies by brands.)
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory?
Moderate to low (comfort food).
⚠️ Less ideal
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Refined bread
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Red meat
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Cheese
👍 To improve
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Use whole wheat dough
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Use lean ground turkey
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Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach
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Use reduced-fat cheese
💡 Pro Tips
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Cool beef slightly before adding cheese
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Don’t overfill
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Seal seams well
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For extra crisp crust → brush with butter + garlic
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Use parchment to prevent sticking
🔄 Easy Variations
🥓 Bacon cheeseburger
Add cooked bacon bits
🌶️ Spicy
Add jalapeños or hot sauce
🍄 Mushroom Swiss
Use sautéed mushrooms + Swiss cheese
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: up to 4 days
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Freeze (wrapped): 2 months
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Reheat: oven or air fryer for best texture